The A2 Vertical View for 3/4/25: Monday Morning at the Movies with Nick Alderink, Cinema Program Director for the Michigan and State Theaters
Nick treats us to a quick Oscar recap and previews the week ahead at the Michigan & State Theaters.
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A WEEK OF MUSIC AT THE MICHIGAN
DONT LOOK BACK (1967) – Monday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM
From director D.A. Pennebaker covering Bob Dylan's 1965 tour of England, which includes appearances by Joan Baez and Donovan.
JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY (2022) – Tuesday, March 4th at 7:00 PM
A documentary that not only captures the signature annual music and cultural event that has been called America's greatest festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy. Featuring live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the festival, featuring artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Irma Thomas, Herbie Hancock, Al Green, Gary Clark Jr., the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Marsalis Family, Earth, Wind & Fire, and more!
THE LAST WALTZ (1978) – Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00 PM
A film account and presentation of the final concert of The Band. Directed by Martin Scorsese and includes performances by Ronnie Hawkins, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, The Staple Singers, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young.
ALSO PLAYING:
ERASERHEAD (1977) – Thursday, March 6th at 8:00 PM at the Michigan
Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newborn mutant child. From writer/director David Lynch.
HOUSE (1977) – Friday, March 7 at 9:30 PM & Thursday, March 13 at 8:00 PM at the Michigan – Part of Late-Night Classics
A schoolgirl and six of her classmates travel to her aunt's country home, which turns out to be haunted. From director Nobuhiko Ôbayashi.
I, THE EXECUTIONER (2024) – Saturday, March 8th at 1:00 PM – FREE and open to the public – Part of Korean Cinema Now, Sponsored by the U-M Nam Center for Korean Studies
Rookie detective Park Sun Woo and Seo Do-Cheol, a veteran of the Violent Crimes Investigation Division team, chase after a serial killer who shakes up their world
ELVIS COSTELLO – Saturday, March 8th at 8:00 PM – Tickets still available!
STILL PLAYING
OSCAR SHORTS – Michigan
BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN – Michigan
RIFF RAFF – State
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD – State
THE MONKEY – State
THE BRUTALIST – State
NICKEL BOYS – State
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN – State
ANORA – State
FLOW – State